Unit 2 Wildlife Protection Reading and Thinking 阅读学案-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册

Book 2 Unit 2 Wildlife Protection Reading and Thinking Learn about protecting endangered animals I. Learning Objectives 1. Know about the previous difficult situation of the Tibetan antelopes and their present situation. 2. Learn the protective measures taken by people. 3. Identify literal and implied meaning. 4. Think about how to change our way of life to exist in harmony with nature. II. Lead-in 1.Let’s watch the news from Xinhua News Agency. Try to summarize the basic information of Chiru. Known as “ ,” the (数量)of Tibetan antelopes dropped rapidly in 1980s, because of the (legal) hunting, which made this species (danger). But now, the status of Tibetan antelopes in China has been downgraded to “near threatened近危物种”, with a series of (effect) measures being taken. 2. Background Information · The fur of Tibetan antelopes, known as “shahtoosh(/ʃɑːˈtuːʃ/沙图什)”, or “king of wool,” is highly valuable. The poachers(/ˈpəʊtʃə(r)s/偷猎者)ventured deep into the wilderness, killing thousands of chiru. · The common heroes, the National Nature Reserves, the anti-poaching laws, and the Chinese government are combined together to place Tibetan antelopes under national protection. · The Changtang National Nature Reserve is now a wildlife paradise and home to various wildlife species. III.Pre-reading 1. What is the article probably about? 2. What is the genre of this text? IV. While-reading 1.Read for main ideas. Do a match.A. The bad times for the Tibetan antelope. B. My guide, Zhaxi, working for protecting the wildlife. C. The measures taken to protect the antelopes. D. Protecting wildlife is saving ourselves. E. The situation of the Tibetan antelopes. F. The purpose of our camping. G. The achievements we’ve made and we also have a long way to go. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 Para. 6 Para. 7 2.Read for structure. Part 1: :What “I” see Part 2